There are two types of foods that most of us don't get enough of: produce and
whole grains. It's important to eat more of these foods for many reasons. Not only are fruits, vegetables and grains low in calories and full of vitamins, they also include plenty of
fiber, which can help
prevent overeating. Check out these easy ways to add more healthy foods to your meals:
Ways to Add Produce:
- Add sliced pears or dried cranberries to tossed salads.
- Try serving a tropical fruit -- like mango -- over grilled fish.
- Try cooked fruit as a side dish such as stewed apples with pork chops.
- Add berries to breakfast in oatmeal, cereal or yogurt.
- Eat the skin of potatoes to get in even more fiber.
- Use puréed avocado as a sandwich spread in lieu of other high-fat condiments -- you'll get a fix of healthy fat.
Ways to Add Whole Grains:
Use barley when making pilaf instead of white rice.
Use soaked bulgur wheat in meatloaf or when making meatballs for spaghetti.
Use wheat germ instead of flour or bread crumbs as a breaded coating.
Try eating steel cut oats for breakfast instead of instant oatmeal.
Serve farro as a side dish -- it's good served either hot or cold.
Switch to whole-wheat bread and pasta.
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